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Push to legalize fireworks sales in Illinois

Illinois has some of the strictest laws in the nation when it comes to fireworks. Now there's a push to lift the ban on most fireworks. Illinois is among three states to ban most fireworks. Safety has always been the main concern, but with Indiana and Wisconsin just a quick drive away, the law doesn't prevent people from getting their hands on fireworks by simply crossing state lines.
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